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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.16, 1,162.08 and 584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.16, 1,162.08 and 584.64 is: 875.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.16 : 1,162.08 = 584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.16/1,162.08 = 584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.16x = 1,162.08 × 584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.16x = 679,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,398.45/776.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.33

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